Coronation Street star Mollie Gallagher has stunned fans and co-stars alike by revealing a dramatic new hairstyle, marking a significant departure from her recent look. The actress, best known for playing the gothic character Nina Lucas on the long-running ITV soap, has swapped her platinum blonde hair for a deep, dark black.
From Blonde Bombshell Back to Gothic Roots
Mollie Gallagher, who hails from Salford, first joined the cobbles as Roy Cropper's niece, Nina, in 2019. Her character quickly became a fan favourite, renowned for her distinctive gothic makeup and style. Over recent years, Nina's on-screen appearance evolved from jet-black hair to a striking platinum blonde.
However, the actress herself has now made a bold real-life change. Taking to Instagram, Gallagher shared a mirror selfie from her Coronation Street dressing room, showcasing her new lush, black locks. She captioned the post, "New year old me xoxo", crediting her hairstylist for the dramatic makeover.
The Reason Behind the Drastic Hair Change
The transformation was also highlighted by her hairdresser, Kyle, on TikTok. In a video, he explained that after experimenting with blonde for a while, the bleach had become unkind to her hair. He stated that while going darker helps, it is a commitment to a new era, describing Mollie as now "serving us witch."
Gallagher's rise to fame on the soap, which includes award-winning performances in hard-hitting storylines like a horrifying hate crime plot, led to her appearing on Dancing On Ice in 2023 alongside professional skater Sylvain Longchambon.
Co-Stars and Fans React to the New Look
The reaction to her new hairstyle has been overwhelmingly positive. Fellow Coronation Street cast members were quick to compliment the change in her Instagram comments. Sally Carman, who plays Abi Webster, wrote "Beautiful girl," while Harriet Bibby (Summer Spellman) penned, "I'm obsessed."
Fans also flooded the post with praise. One admirer commented, "You look beautiful Molly," while another declared, "WOW that colour really suits you, keep it!" A third fan noted, "The dark hair makes your eyes pop brilliantly."
Mollie Gallagher continues to portray Nina Lucas on Coronation Street, which airs Monday to Friday at 8:30pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
